Thanks Jamie, great info, as always.

When I find information about Wheat's, I always check what the Battalion Number is, sometimes they get this Battalion, Dreux's and other battalions mixed up. Gets confusing after awhile. Sorta like the James Gang robbing more banks and trains than they really did.

Finally did find out why the Battalion had two Number/Names. The 2nd Louisiana Infantry Battalion was its formal State designation, the 1st Louisiana Special Battalion was an indicator that it was to be eventually be a Regiment. Found this out during my readings. I do hope this is correct understanding.

JIM T